How Dodgers’ aggressive pursuit of Tarik Skubal led to deadline stunner: ‘Skubal or nothing’

Where there’s smoke, they say, there’s usually fire. And on Saturday, as signs first publicly emerged that the Dodgers were making a move in the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes, the team’s behind-the-scenes talks with the Tigers were indeed reaching a fever pitch. A day earlier, the organizations had begun discussing a trade

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal is on the move to the Los Angeles Dodgers, giving the two-time defending champions even more talent on a loaded roster

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal is on the move to the Los Angeles Dodgers, giving the two-time defending champions even more talent on a loaded roster.

Plus the latest on the Pirates' deadline goals and how the Tigers are approaching the rest of the season after trading Tarik Skubal.

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DENVER, COLORADO - JULY 19: Hunter Greene #21 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on July 19, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) | Getty Images If you believe Jeff Passan, today is the day we will start seeing trades ahead of t

This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday morning here. ⚾ Five things to know Friday The Cubs entered the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes, but the Dodgers remain the favorites to land him. It remains unclear w

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